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Sage Sisters
Author: Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen
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Every Tuesday Anne and Kate - sisters, besties, moms, and Cofounders of Sage Haven & Sage Parents- have a fun catch-up on parenting and life on their new podcast, Sage Sisters.
Their relatable, humorous banter and positive vibes allow you to leave your mom-guilt at the door and enjoy a much-needed laugh! Listen along as they discuss a weekly hot topic, their weekly highs and lows, and their must-have obsessions.
Learn more about Sage Haven at sageparents.org and sagehavenforkids.com
Their relatable, humorous banter and positive vibes allow you to leave your mom-guilt at the door and enjoy a much-needed laugh! Listen along as they discuss a weekly hot topic, their weekly highs and lows, and their must-have obsessions.
Learn more about Sage Haven at sageparents.org and sagehavenforkids.com
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It’s that time of year — the great holiday gift scramble — but don’t worry, the Sage Sisters have you covered. This week, we’re sharing our ultimate holiday gift guide for all ages: toddlers, big kids, tweens, teens, husbands, in-laws, teachers, and even the impossible-to-shop-for people (yes, we see you).Moms/Dads (Young Parents):Cuyana Makeup BagGrace and Stella Eye PatchesNexxus StickVaseline FlavorsWet BrushCozy Blankets (Lola, Cozy Earth, LoveSac)Blu Pepper Women’s Vest (Other Option if out of stock)Ugg SlippersMen’s Bags ( Toiletry Bag, Gym Bag)Tween/Teen:Cozy Socks (Stocking Stuffer)LuLuLemon Make-Up BagOwala Water Bottles
The holidays are officially here (too soon?), and the Sage Sisters are leaning into the chaos — cozy, crab legs, and all. From low-key Friendsgiving ideas to holiday party outfits that are festive and comfortable, Kate and Anne are sharing their battle plan for surviving the season without losing their sanity.Kate’s learning poker, Anne’s missing theme days, and both are deep in holiday prep mode — complete with steak-and-shrimp Thanksgiving menus, Christmas list debates, and a collective “no thanks” to the Elf on the Shelf.Plus, this week’s Tech Tip proves that even OpenAI might need a little quality control (looking at you, Bryan Cranston), and Kate’s obsession will have your bathroom smelling like a spa thanks to her new Shu Uemura rice water spray.It’s all the holiday energy — cozy, chaotic, and slightly unhinged — Sage Sisters style.Tech Tip: Don’t Trust OpenAI - ChatGPT.Obsessions:Kate: Shu Uemura Izumi Tonic rice waterAnne: Dear John Jeans Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week’s Smorgasbord has a little bit of everything — fall coziness, kid chaos, and wallpaper-induced regret. Kate’s feeling the crisp weather and cozy sleep vibes (even if she’s packing for four trips), while Anne’s riding high on soccer season and fighting through her home decor budget blues.We’re diving into the parenting feels — from managing anxiety (thanks, Amy Poehler) to coaching our own kids and helping them through self-doubt — plus a few confessions about losing our cool and recovering after.On the lighter side, we’ve got design updates (moved some pillows, called it progress), fitness goals (3-minute plank by 2026, anyone?), and a Tech Tip that’s all about giving kids a little independence without losing your mind.It’s cozy chaos, family feels, and just enough self-awareness to keep us laughing through it all.Tech Tip: Give them more independence. Let them go order in a restaurant while you wait in the car. Let them go get a few items at the grocery. Let them walk to a friends house that’s the right distance.Obsessions:Kate: Niece Stella’s Halloween as Alexander Hamilton and ElizaAnne: Crockpot meals are back!! Maya Kaimal Indian Simmer SauceLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week, the Sage Sisters are taking the viral Oldster Questionnaire for a spin — answering big (and hilarious) questions about aging, identity, and how we really feel about our 40s. From realizing suburban life is actually kind of amazing to fighting grey hairs like it’s an Olympic sport, Kate and Anne get real about confidence, regrets, and refusing to give up carbs or fun.They’re also recapping their highs and lows of the week — Halloween chaos, coaching meltdowns, wallpaper obsessions, and crockpot comebacks — plus a little talk about the NYC Marathon, early holiday decor, and a few unexpected life lessons along the way.It’s aging with humor, heart, and a crispy button-down shirt energy only the Sage Sisters can deliver.Obsessions:Kate: Dry Cleaning before trips and Beis Carrying-On SuitcaseAnne: Nexxus Stick Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
It’s our bi-annual (fall) goal check-in — where we get real about how those big personal and business goals are actually going. Spoiler: some wins, some detours, and a healthy dose of chaos.We’re catching up on the highs, lows, and hot topics of the week — from vertigo and speeding tickets to PTO drama and a shared book fair meltdown. Because progress isn’t always pretty, but it’s definitely entertaining.Grab your coffee (or wine) and laugh along as we reflect, reset, and remind ourselves that surviving fall is an accomplishment all on its own.Tech Tip: Prioritize Yourself and Find Quiet Time Each Day!Obsessions:Kate: Any Trope But You - Great Book!Anne: OPI Nail Envy Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week, Kate and Anne are your content curators! Between kid drop-offs and laundry piles, who really has time to binge everything? We’ve got you covered with our reviews and reactions to the shows and movies everyone’s talking about — from DWTS to Black Rabbit to Terminal List Season 2 to must-read books! Think of it as your shortcut to the best of the best, so you can spend your screen time and free time wisely.Tech Tip: Bully Prevention Month Continued - Make sure you talk about group chat etiquette with your kids. Obsessions:Kate: American Tall EXTRA TALL SweatpantsAnne: Habitual Sweater JacketLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week’s episode is a true October Smorgasbord; equal parts mom life, tech talk, and random obsessions.Anne’s highs include kids conquering rollercoasters (and surviving a few ride mishaps herself), plus her latest Amazon obsession: a velvet comforter set that’s giving cozy fall vibes. Kate’s catching up after a Vegas trip, a family visit, and the mystery that is “tainted love.”We’re chatting football close calls, Taylor Swift and parenting, and Anne’s new fascination with van life and ostrich travel pillows. Then we dive into big headlines, from Australia’s social media age ban to New York City suing Big Tech for creating a youth mental health crisis.Plus, this week’s Tech Tip: how to empower kids through bystander training for bullying because speaking up matters.It’s a wild ride (pun intended), but that’s mom life and we’re here for all of it. 🎢💚Tech Tip: Bystander training for bullying - How to talk to your kids. Obsessions:Kate: Good Instincts SunScreen Anne: Velvet Quilt Set from AmazonLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week, we’re getting real about marriage, kids, and everything in between. How do you keep the spark alive when you’re also trying to raise tiny humans? How do you balance being parents and partners? And what does it look like to prioritize your relationship when your spouse is the one who will be with you long after the kids grow up and move out?We’re sharing our own stories, the wins (and fails), and the funny little ways we try to stay connected through the chaos. Because marriage after kids is hard — but it’s also worth the laughs, the effort, and the late-night ice cream dates.Tech Tip: When is bullying severe enough to reach out to the school or even the authorities?Obsessions:Kate: Salt and Stone Neroli & Basil Extra-Strength Aluminum-Free DeodorantAnne: Revlon Sugar Scrub Exfoliatant Lip BalmLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week we’re going off-script and answering the kinds of questions we usually keep to ourselves. We’re sharing:a worry we’re ready to let go of,something we’re currently learning about ourselves,our small wins of the week,the questions we wish someone would ask us,the thoughts we’re afraid to say out loud, andwhere we’d go if we could just disappear for a day.It’s raw, funny, and a little vulnerable...like a group chat with your closest friends. Grab your coffee and join us as we open up about the things moms (and women) don’t always say out loud.Tech Tip: What is Bullying?Obsessions:Kate: Snow Whitening Pen Anne: Adidas Plaid Outfit (Green/Navy) Set Bottom - JacketLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week we’re spilling our Mom Confessions — the little things we hide, avoid, or would never say out loud… until now. From funny secrets to guilty pleasures, we’re fessing up so you don’t have to feel alone. Because if you’ve thought it, chances are other moms have too.Tech Tip: Toggle off “Ask to Buy” on your kid’s devicesObsessions:Kate: Essie Expressie “Not so low key”Anne: Lange GlamWave Infrared Thermal Ionic BrushLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
On today's episode, Kate and Anne talk about all things, from Nate Bargatze to the New Bachelorette and Emmy wins for Adolescents, we’re catching up on all the content we love (even if it’s from last season). We get into Taylor Frankie Paul, the VMAs making us feel ancient, and how even Dylan can’t drag us into DWTS.Plus: - Why AI is 47% more sycophantic than humans (and why we kinda like it) - Fall fashion faves: wide-leg jeans, leopard chalet jackets, and olive sneakers - Golf recaps, Project Runway inspo, WNBA Playoffs hype - Content we’re loving: Zero Day All the things. All the fun. Come giggle, think, and cozy up with us.Tech Tip: Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids - How it works with providing a new number!Fall Fashion:The Una Shoe Varley Half-ZipHoundsTooth Mini SkirtQuince Leather JacketSpanx Wide Leg JeansThe Amelia Turtle NeckQuince CashmereObsessions:Kate: Apple Watch BandAnne: Beam Kids & Travis Matthews Top and Bottom SetLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
This week, we’re covering everything...the random, the ridiculous, and the relatable. From why people ages 18 to 64 are having less sex 😳, to the CEO who snatched a tennis pro’s hat from a kid (yep, that happened), to why WNBA games are suddenly the hottest ticket.Plus, we talk mom villages, women lifting up women, why it’s okay to ask for help, and preparing for the annual husband-football disappearing act. Basically? If it’s happening, we’re talking about it.Obsessions:Kate: *Check out instagram for a visual of Kate's Family Squirrel - “Bob The Drag Queen” Anne: Nonna Movie Trailer and Nonna Pia AccountLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids
After two years of building, Sage Haven is officially live! It’s the smarter, safer messaging app for kids—where AI is used for good. Harmful messages and inappropriate content is blocked before it’s ever sent, parents approve every connection, and you can even message across platforms like iMessage. Join Kate and Anne as they celebrate the launch, share the deeply personal story behind the app, and talk about what’s next in bringing peace of mind to modern digital families.What's on our Mind:Crazy Skims Face Wrap - “It’s a no from me dog!”Andrew Huberman - Get back to sleep technique.Tech tip of the Week:Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for KidsObsessions:Kate: Raen Keera SunglassesAnne: Ilia Blush StickLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
This week, Kate & Anne are spilling their obsession list: Traitors, Grace & Frankie, Mission Impossible marathons, documentaries, and yes—“Daisy” by Justin Bieber on repeat. Get set for a joyful mash-up of binge-worthy TV, movie comforts, podcast picks, and playlists that lift your spirit. It’s light, it’s fun, and it’s exactly what you need in your earholes this week.Tech tip of the Week:Independent PlayObsessions:Kate: NY Times Puzzle - PIPS Anne: LMNT PacketsLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
Get ready for a wild buffet of hot takes and heartfelt moments! In this episode, Kate & Anne dish on:The shocking exodus of women from the workforce this year—over 212,000 women have left since January, wiping out pandemic-era gains.Venus Williams’s triumphant, feel-good return to tennis.What a recent youth-sports survey is really telling—and what school and life lessons we might be missing.Why Olivia Rodrigo’s “pretty isn’t pretty” lyrics hit so deeply—especially when raising girls navigating self-worth, comparison, and beauty standards.The quirky, relatable “most days” parenting theory—that perfect balance might be overrated but it’s the effort that counts.It’s equal parts news, nostalgia, and sister-style sanity checks—with a side of laughter and a sprinkle of insight. Tune in and grab your plate!Tech tip of the Week:School Tech Talk Kit Obsessions:Kate: Song - I’ll Be There By Jess Glynne Anne: JisULife Neck Fan Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
This week, Kate & Anne are putting each other in the hot seat for the ultimate Would You Rather: Mom Edition. From dreamy parenting perks (never packing a school lunch again) to hilariously impossible scenarios (get an extra hour of sleep every day or an extra $50 magically appear in your wallet every week?), nothing is off-limits. We’re mixing in marriage moments, everyday life dilemmas, and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.Play along as you listen and see if you’d choose the same way we do… or if you’d totally call us out. Spoiler: there will be laughter, questionable logic, and a little too much honesty.Tech tip of the Week:How to talk to your kids about online bullyingObsessions:Kate: Just Date - Date SugarAnne: Homemade Protein Bar RecipeLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
What if you only got one for the rest of your life? One outfit style. One TV show. One parenting hill to die on. This week, Kate & Anne play the ultimate favorite game, with a twist. It’s not just what they love… it’s what they’d choose forever.From ride-or-die meals and beverages to the one beauty product they’d take to the grave, the sisters get strategic, nostalgic, and of course, a little chaotic. They even dive into parenting: what’s the one value they’re holding the line on no matter what?It’s playful, it’s personal, and it might just help you figure out your own forever faves. Bring your hot takes and strong opinions…this one’s a fun ride.Tech tip of the Week:How to block social media with Google Family LinkHow to block social media on your kids Apple devicesObsessions:Kate: Essie Nail Color - World as a CanvasAnne: Quince HandBagLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
This week, Kate & Anne get real about mom burnout, the kind that goes way beyond just feeling tired. From endless to-dos to emotional overload, they share their own recent struggles and how they’re working to reset, recharge, and say “no” without guilt.It’s not about bubble baths, it’s about boundaries, rest, and asking for help. If you’ve ever hidden in the pantry just to breathe, this one’s for you.Tech tip of the Week:How to evaluate and select a smartwatch or geotag.Obsessions:Anne's weekly fave - KPop - Demon Hunter AlbumKate's weekly fave - Do It Yourself Birthday Party Ideas "Let's normalize the casual do it yourself kid birthday parties"Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
Ever come back from a family trip feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation? This week, Kate & Anne get into the messy side of traveling with kids, like how to handle discipline in front of other families, what to do when your kids aren’t exactly oozing gratitude, and the great tech debate: Do we cave on screen time during travel?If you’ve ever whispered “please stop” through gritted teeth in a restaurant or argued over iPad downloads in an airport, this one’s for you. It’s funny, honest, and full of tips for staying sane while making memories. Pack your patience. Let’s go!Tech tip of the Week:No social media until at least middle school! Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Obsessions:Anne's weekly fave - Pura Threshold ScentsKate's weekly fave - TruHeight Bone Growth Gummy VitaminLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access
This week, Kate & Anne are answering your questions and nothing’s off the table. From the supplement stacks we’re seeing all over mom group chats (hi, magnesium and MCT oil 👋) to whether tech in schools is actually helping our kids learn, we’re going all in.We chat video games, ungrateful vacationers, parenting déjà vu, and whether we’re really that different from our own parents. Plus, a few thoughts on raising grateful humans, our go-to tech tip of the week, and why YouTube Kids still needs your side-eye.It’s casual, it’s chaotic, it’s very us. Come for the laughs, stay for the Vitamin D.Obsessions:Anne's weekly fave - Homemade Butter Recipe & Homemade Bread RecipeKate's weekly fave - LBD Joelle Dress & Zara Dress (Less Expensive and In Stock!)Tech Tip of the Week:How to decide between YouTube vs YouTube KidsLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven Early Access



